Dates: March 26 – April 9 (Tentative)
Overview
94 Forward in partnership with Ontario Cycling will be hosting training camp for targeted MTB athletes in Victoria, BC. The West coast trail systems provide highly technical trail systems with large features reflective of international level race courses. Athletes will work on body positioning, descending/cornering skills, and determining optimal riding lines. Programming will also include endurance work and interval training to develop aerobic capacity and learn to maximize energy usage through improving riding efficiency.
Off-bike workshops and training will be scheduled in-conjunction with local facilities and expertise including Canadian Sport Institute Pacific. The camp will create an immersive high performance training environment where athletes are expected to bring a professional approach to on and off-bike training sessions.
Project Objectives
- To provide athletes with repeated training using on-trail technical features under the direction and coaching of technical experts
- To introduce and refine key MTB skills with emphasis on jumpiness, drops, pumping, and bike balance/positioning
- To prepare athletes for national championships using the national’s trail system at Jordie Lunn Bike Park
- To build athlete aerobic base through on-trail endurance training
- To expose athletes to domestic high performance training environments
- To provide athletes with off-bike training and sport science education
- To provide athlete leadership education and training in representing Ontario and themselves
Athlete Profile [10-14 athletes will be selected]
- 15 – 22 years old in 2025
- Strong performance/experience at Canada Cup/National Championships
- Demonstrated commitment to Team Ontario programming
- Positive contributor and respectful of athletes, coaches and support staff
Application and Selection Criteria
Victoria MTB Camp Outline and Selection Criteria | |
Camp Composition | 12-14 Athletes (pending accommodations) Gender Balanced |
Athlete Requirements | · 2025 UCI License issued by Ontario · Completion of NCCP Safe Sport Module · Ability to complete repeated training rides of 3+ hours |
Estimated Cost* Includes accommodations, coaching, ride support, internal transportation, and portion of groceries *Final cost established following athlete selections | · ~$750 + Air Fare/Baggage · Athlete groceries/meals (some grocery items will be provided through 94Forward) · T-Shirt/Sweatshirt · Sport Science workshops and facility access · Social event(s) supported by 94Forward |
Application | Athletes are required to complete the online application by November 24, 2024 |
Selection Criteria (Automatics) | · Athletes selected into the “Provincial Performance Pool” of the Targeted Athlete Program [MTB specific] |
Selection Criteria (Priority) Athletes selected based on the identified order of criteria. Gender balance will be applied for all selections within the “Priority” category | 1. Athletes selected into the “National Transition Pool” of the Targeted Athlete Program [MTB] 2. Athletes Selected into the “Provincial Development Pool” of the Targeted Athlete Program [MTB] |
Selection Criteria (Additional Athletes) Additional athletes may be selected based on the following considerations and the recommendation of the HP Committee Gender balance will be applied for all selections within the “Additional Athletes” category | 1. Athletes placing in the top 10 at 2024 Canada Cup or 2024 National Championships in U17/U19 categories* *Number of participants in each category will be taken into consideration should a category have less than 8 athletes Tiebreaking based on: · U19 prioritized over U23 prioritized over · Higher placing at 2024national championship if in same category · Committee selection based on: o Athlete performances at all UCI, National, Provincial sanctioned events o Athlete involvement with Team Ontario/HP programming 2. Athletes placing in the top 3 U15**/U17 2024 Ontario Provincial Championships **Must have been a 2nd year U15s in 2024 Tiebreaking based on: · U17 prioritized over U15 prioritized over · Higher placing at 2023 national championship if in same category · Committee selection based on: o Athlete performances at all UCI, National, Provincial sanctioned events o Athlete involvement with Team Ontario/HP programming |
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